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From fintech disruptors to mobile payments in the developing world, the global finance industry is undergoing major changes. The Future of Payments special report, published in The Times, explores the impact Brexit will have on UK regulations and fees, advances in international business-to-business payments and some surprising statistics on "the unbankables”. The report also looks at the tough challenges facing traditional banks fighting to stay ahead of agile startups and the cost of poor access to financial services. In addition, it addresses fears sparked by the threat of biometric data theft and asks who will win the race to dominate peer-to-peer payments?
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Card payment fees: Brussels ban could put up prices
Shoppers love plastic, but paying by card can sometimes cost more, which is why the European Commission is slapping a ban on additional fees
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Who will win the battle for peer-to-peer payments?
Competition to dominate person-to-person payments is hotting up, but three contenders are making a strong claim
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Global payments: sparking a remittance revolution
Business money transfers have been slow to digitise and have fallen behind consumer payments
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Money movement makes the world go round
Sage are solidifying their stance as a power player in the future of money movement, says Seamus Smith, executive vice president, payments and banking
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Current accounts get upgrade as challenger banks shake up everyday payments
Traditional banks are missing a trick by undervaluing everyday payments and short-changing customer interaction, fuelling the rise of digitally native challengers
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Bitcoin moves towards the mainstream
From the unknown to the undeniable, cryptocurrencies are rapidly transforming the financial system and are set to alter our everyday existence, according to leading blockchain personal finance platform Wirex
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Consumers embrace new ways to pay
As we rapidly embrace digital payments, businesses need to be flexible if they are to thrive in the changing landscape, says global payments provider Paysafe
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Instant payments give consumers the experience they’ve longed for
Consumer demands for instant gratification, coupled with a rapid pace of innovation and new regulations, are transforming the global payments landscape, leaving traditional financial institutions playing catch-up
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Seize the big opportunities of a smaller world
Today’s connected world feels smaller than ever and the opportunities for companies that engage with global trade are immense, says Karen Penney, vice president and general manager of American Express Commercial Payments UK
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Advancing technology for fraud prevention
Leading experts on payment protection management and e-commerce solutions Verifi provide insights on preventing transaction disputes and chargeback fraud
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Q&A: Meeting the challenges of a changing world
Gary Conroy, chief commercial officer of TransferMate Global Payments, answers questions on fintech disruption and the future of payments
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